Farming

Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, SOS: Save Our Sheep, calling for urgent action to halt the collapse of New Zealand’s sheep industry. “Once the backbone of New Zealand’s economy, sheep are fast becoming an endangered species in this country,” Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Toby

* Telford launched a new scholarship to support students in the Diploma in Agriculture programme * First recipient Katelin Perkins plans to use the funds to help cover accommodation costs * The award recognises academic success, farming commitment, and community involvement Telford student Katelin (Kate) Perkins has become the first recipient of the

* Farmers fear methane tools risk harming New Zealand’s natural meat and dairy product reputation. * Most farmers believe reducing methane emissions won’t significantly influence global climate change at all. * Farmers feel industry methane decisions are completely out of touch with grassroots agricultural values and needs. A new independent survey

* Wool will become the preferred choice in government construction and refurbishment from 1 July * Ministers say move supports farmers, boosts jobs, and strengthens sustainable building practices * Agencies must explain if wool isn’t used and report decisions annually to MBIE The New Zealand Government has confirmed that from 1 July,

* February red meat exports rose 25 per cent, reaching $1.1 billion in total value * United States led beef growth with record-breaking $251 million in monthly exports * EU sheepmeat demand surged, with volumes up 42 per cent and value climbing 84 per cent New Zealand’s red meat sector had

* Fonterra's earnings and milk collections rose as it focused on long-term value creation * Interim dividend announced as product demand, performance and milk price forecasts all remain strong * Chair and executive team named for potential IPO of Consumer business Mainland Group Fonterra has reported a solid first-half performance for

* Court decision halts costly resource consent requirements for over 3000 Southland farmers. * Farmers faced expenses of up to $30,000 just to continue routine farming. * Legislative changes to the Resource Management Act are expected later this year. A recent court decision has provided relief for over 3000 Southland farmers, pausing

* Federated Farmers Southland encourages hunters to buy game bird licences from other regions. * The boycott aims to protest Southland Fish & Game’s alleged anti-farming stance. * Federation urges constructive engagement between Fish & Game and the farming community. Federated Farmers Southland is calling on duck hunters in the region to